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Jul 29, 2015
Origin of the Diamond 4Cs Every diamond is a miracle of time and place and chance. Like snowflakes, no two are exactly alike.Until the middle of the twentieth century, there was no agreed-upon standard by which diamonds could be judged. GIA created the first, and now globally accepted standard for describing diamonds: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight. Today, the 4Cs of Diamond Quality is the universal method for assessing the quality of any diamond, anywhere in the world.The creation of the Diamond 4Cs meant two very important things: diamond quality could be communicated in a universal language, and diamond customers could now know exactly what they were about to purchase. Diamond Color Actually Means Lack of Color The diamond color evaluation of most gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, like a drop of pure water, and consequently, a higher value. GIA's D-to-Z diamond color-grading system measures the degree of
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Jul 29, 2015
How to Choose the Right Engagement Ring Shopping for an engagement ring doesn’t have to be a dreaded experience. With the right amount of knowledge about what to look for in a ring, coupled with your excitement about asking the girl of your dreams to marry you, this can be an enjoyable exercise matching your newly discovered ring expertise with the money you’ve got available to spend. In this article, you’ll learn some important things to consider when choosing the perfect ring for your beloved. Spy on her style, the trend these days is for couples to ring-shop together, but if you’re more of a traditionalist and looking to surprise her with a ring she’ll love, be sure to do some reconnaissance. You can ask her best friend or sibling for help and swear them to secrecy. But if you are set on not telling anyone, pay attention to the jewelry she wears. Watch her for a couple of weeks and take
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Jul 21, 2015
Moissanite Engagement Rings: An Exquisite and Affordable Alternative Moissanite engagement rings are becoming more and more popular as the second option of center stone, behind diamond of course. It is a beautiful option for those looking for a spectacular engagement ring at the fraction of the cost of diamonds and other gems. What is Moissanite? Moissanite is one of the rarest natural occurring minerals on earth. It was discovered by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Henri Moissan while he was exploring a massive crater in Arizona caused by a meteorite strike. He found that the mineral was made of silicon carbide. Because of its rarity, the moissanite you will see today is almost exclusively laboratory-made. Though it is created in a lab, moissanite has a unique internal beauty that makes a spectacular statement that is a great affordable alternative to diamonds. How durable is moissanite? The Mohs Scale of Hardness measures material on the idea that the harder a material, the more difficult it is
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Jan 17, 2015
The Four C's and Loose Diamonds Everyone knows diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but what is it about diamonds that make a girl fall in love and a man open up his wallet? Not only is it because they are beautiful, but because of the rarity. These gorgeous stones can be so meaningful and symbolizing that they grasp the eye of anyone. This is why it can be stressful when picking out the perfect ring, especially if you cannot find what you want. But thankfully jewelry makers are starting to design custom jewelry for individuals, making loose diamonds much more popular. Loose diamonds are diamonds that have not yet been set into a piece of jewelry. With having the option of buying the diamond by itself, you can pick and choose the color, cut, clarity, and carat with your own personal style and desire. This not only makes diamond shopping more enjoyable, it also takes away the stress of not being
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Jan 16, 2015
We Buy Gold So You Can Profit They say one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure. However, what is considered trash and what is valued to be treasure can be very opposing things. Distinguishing the difference and value or lack thereof can be tricky at times. So we attend garage sales on Sundays in hopes of bargaining for a piece of treasure and put our curbside pickup out a day early hoping a neighbor will take our garbage off our hands. This process and routine despite being successful requires a lot of work, time and effort that many of us simply don’t have. So instead of discovering treasure or getting rid of trash, it continues to pile up in our house collecting dust. A common item many people experience this with is Gold and other precious metals. We often are unaware of its monetary value that we are too cautious to sell it and too hesitant to throw it. Thankfully
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Jan 14, 2015
Share the Moment with Engagement Rings for Men The moment you know you are willing and dedicated to spend the rest of your life with someone can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time. It can recreate the sweaty palms you had when you just met or the butterflies you had when you started dating. It’s as if becoming engaged has turned you into a giddy little girl or boy again. However, the moment that follows the big proposal can at times create more pressure then we can handle despite our eagerness to share the big news. However at Adam’s Jewelers we promise that not only will the ring you’re showing off be unique and exceptional in its appearance and quality, but the experiences following it will be amazing. By utilizing our services of customizing and choosing the perfect engagement rings for men you can assure the focus will be shared and enjoyed by both of you. Each of you having
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Jan 13, 2015
The History and Rules of the Claddagh Rings Claddagh rings originated in a small Irish fishing village in the late 1600’s, and from there, the popularity of these rings skyrocketed. A goldsmith forged the first known ring of this type in order to obtain his maid’s hand in marriage. The smith included two hands, representing friendship; these hands hold a heart that is meant to symbolize love, and on top of the heart is a crown, known to represent loyalty. With these three aspects of life and relationships all tied together, these rings are some of the most sought after designs for engagement or wedding rings. The Claddagh design was also used as an identification device for local ships, as those without the crest would be removed from the well-established local fishing spots. The timeless design of these rings is not easily overlooked, as the simple yet very meaningful beauty can be understood by all. For those of Irish decent, these rings
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Jan 08, 2015
Express Your One of A Kind Love With Unique Engagement Rings Love is a powerful thing that comes in many different forms and varies with each and every couple. It is sometimes hard to describe when put on the spot and even harder to explain with a person in mind. Yet this thing called love is often the reason behind many relationships and marriages. How you show you love someone can be very different from how someone shows they love you back as we consider love to be endless in its definition. That is why when it comes to marriage and the moment love has found a way into your heart it's important that the special and meaningful words you express are captured by the unique engagement rings you have picked out. As this is an undeniable token of your dedication that signifies the one of a kind love you both share. At Adams Jewelers we know what it’s like to love
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Jan 08, 2015
The Perfect Custom Jewelry Designs Being on the receiving end of a thoughtful gift or next in line to have your great grandmother’s passed down treasure can for many of us be an undesirable position to be in. It’s not that receiving these gifts signify a lack of gratitude or awareness to the significance and privilege it is to be gifted these items, it’s just that the ever so popular question eventually surfaces in your mind, what would you do with it? As reality quickly reminds you that it’s not exactly what you were expecting or on top of your latest must have list it’s soon tucked away on a shelf or in a drawer waiting to be re-gifted, sold or thrown out. However, for an emerging group of people who are familiar with being on the receiving end of these items in particular jewelry it appears they have found pleasure in these gifting encounters seeing opportunity and fortune in the
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Jan 06, 2015
How to Clean Sterling Silver We all know sterling silver can lose its shine and luster overtime but don’t worry it’s not gone forever. There is an absolute easy step by step process to get your silver back to brand new. All it needs is an easy baking soda bath and your jewelry is good to go. The underlying reason silver becomes dull and grey overtime is that it reacts with moisture to create a thin layer of tarnish. And no one wants to see this ugly coating on their favorite piece of jewelry. But luckily, with the combination of boiling water, aluminum foil, and baking soda it’s easy to wipe out the unpleasant spots and leave the jewelry as clean as a whistle. This is an extremely simple way to clean and polish your rings, bracelets, necklaces, or earrings, you name it! In order to get started, you’ll need a few items: Saucepan Aluminum foil 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of table salt Spoon Tongs 2
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